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08STATE26330 | 2008-03-13 15:08:00 | UNCLASSIFIED | Secretary of State |
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UNCLAS STATE 026330 |
1. This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 05-050093288 for the export of rifles, pistols, and revolvers to Namibia. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern check within 30 days. Lack of response to a Blue Lantern check will affect pending and future licenses involving parties to this license. 3. Reason for Request: To establish the bona fides of end-user, The Gun Shop. 4. Action Request: Post is requested to establish the bona fides of end-user, The Gun Shop, as a legitimate recipient of the United States Munitions List (USML) items listed below. Post should also question end-user on their familiarity with the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). Additionally, Post should verify that all USML imported by end-user for commercial resale were sold within Namibia. The following points are included for guidance: (To The Gun Shop) -- How long has your company been in the business of importing and selling defense articles in Namibia? What services and products are sold by your company? Who are your regular customers and where do they reside? What were your total sales of firearms in 2007 and to whom were they sold? Are you familiar with the regulations governing the import of U.S.-origin defense articles, including restrictions on re-transfer or re-export? In its reply, Post may also comment on any other information pertinent to these transactions such as security of facilities, end-use, and concerns about the entities involved. 5. Details of license application: DTC Case: 05-050093288 QUANTITY/COMMODITY: 5 Ruger Model 77/22 Bolt Action Rifles 131 Ruger Model M77 Bolt Action Rifles 6 Ruger Model 10/22 Semi-Automatic Rifles 16 Ruger Model P-Series Semi-Automatic Pistols 4 Ruger Model SR9 Semi-Automatic Pistols 9 Ruger Model SP101 Double Action Revolvers 1 Ruger Model Redhawk Double Action Revolver 4 Ruger Model GP100 Double Action Revolvers 4 Ruger Model Single Six Single Action Revolvers 2 Ruger Model VAQUERO Single Action Revolvers 15 Ruger Model Number One Single Shot Rifles License Value: USD $90,155 SELLER: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Lacey Place Southport, CT 06890 FOREIGN CONSIGNEE: Same as End-User FOREIGN END-USER: The Gun Shop Hildas Shopping Centre PO Box 11621 Klein Windhoek Namibia Tel: 264-61-227655 Mobile: 0264-81-1243835 PURPOSE: For commercial resale in Namibia by the Gun Shop 6. Submitted in support of the license application were the following documents (PM/DTCC will fax documentation to Posts upon request): Letter Certifying the Gun Shop's Registration as Arms and Ammunition Dealer issued by the Ministry of Safety and Security signed on 02/05/2008 and stamped by Namibian Police on 02/18/2008. License to Deal Arms and Ammunition from August 02, 2006 - 2009 issuing Registration Number D99657 Import Permit No. 2008/HA-10985 (Slightly obscured by stamp) dated 02/18/2008. Purchase Order No. 1 Ruger 2008 from The Gun Shop 7. Please slug reply for PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR and include the words "Blue Lantern" and the case number in the subject line. POC is Kyle M. Ballard, Phone: 202-663-1929; Email: BallardKM@state.gov; SIPRNET: BallardKM@state.sgov.gov. The Blue Lantern Guidebook (ref) is available as a PDF file in the Bunche Library's E-Book Collection on the DOS Intranet: http://virtuallibrary.state.gov/ BlueLanternGuidebook2006%2520 final .pdf 8. Department is grateful for Post's assistance in this matter. RICE |